It's the first day of summer today, and the season's already gearing up in Altadena: we have a fun summer movie at the library, an author talk, Bulgarini Gelato movie (if you want dinner, too, order it today) and the Folly Bowl on deck so far. Or go to La Canada Flintridge and get your Viking on! Constantly updating as we find out more!
Friday, June 21
Friday Fun Flick: The Library's Summer Movie Extravaganza continues with "Oz the Great and Powerful" (Rated PG; 130 minutes; admission: free) When Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora, Evanora and Glinda, who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz™ but into a better man as well. Starts at 3 PM at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St.
Saturday, June 22
Book talk: Come back to the Library at 2 PM for Amanda Winn Lee and The Noodle Chronicles: Everything I Know About Cheating Death I Learned From My Kid, (Kindle book). Come take a stroll through her consciousness as Winn Lee navigates the arduous—and sometimes surprisingly hilarious—journey of her family’s battle with cancer. (And don't worry, the kid lives!) 2 PM at the Library's Community Room.
Vikingfest: Next door at La Canada Flintridge the Lutheran Church in the Foothills hosts he Edvard Grieg Lodge of the Sons of Norway in "Midsummer Vikingfest" 11 AM-4 PM. Learn about viking lore, culture, runes, and so much more --wear "garb" if you can! The event is free at the church, 1711 Foothill Boulevard.
Summer Movie Night at Bulgarini Gelato is La Vita Facile (The Easy Life), "a charming Italian comedy with an unexpected twist, the movie follows the love triangle of two contradictory doctors with a shared past." Movies are always free. Dinner will be offered - by reservation only - for $13.50, which will include a homemade pasta dish, salad, and a drink. Reservations may be made by Friday (the day before the film) by email at catering@bulgarinigelato.com or by calling (626) 376-7662. Dinner starts at 7:30, movie starts at sundown.
Folly Bowl presents HB3 (aka Hugh Bonar), who will play a representative sampling of his recent albums in the garden amphitheater at 1601 E. Loma Alta Drive. Tickets are $5, show starts at 7 PM, and dress accordingly!
Sunday, June 23
A Cask of Amarillo: Come into the Altadena Ale House Sunday from 3:30 PM onward for Hanger 24 Cask Ale - Amarillo cask will be served as well as others on tap! Not to be missed if you like cask ale! Altadena Ale & Wine House, 2329 N. Fair Oaks Ave.,
